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Portrait Drawing Lessons

Portrait Drawing Lessons

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Our exciting one-day Portrait Drawing lessons introduce you to basic techniques for drawing portraits and the human face.

Using pencil, charcoal and paper you will look at proportion, shading, expression and capturing facial characteristics. Learn about human skeleton muscle mass and anatomy, and understand more about drawing and mark making.

Everyone from beginners to more advanced artists are welcome – this face drawing class is open to anyone with an interest in learning how to draw portraits. All materials are provided, and, like all of our art and drawing classes, you’ll receive plenty of guidance and friendly feedback.

This course explores basic techniques that you can use to improve your work, and will introduce you to skills that will enable you to continue developing your portrait drawing outside of class.

PORTRAIT DRAWING LESSONS CONTENT

Exact course content may differ according to the course length and students' needs. Topics covered include:

  • An introduction to the human facial proportions and anatomy
  • How to capture expressions and facial characteristics
  • Skeletal and muscular anatomy
  • An introduction to the idea of light and shade, and how to depict shading on the human face
  • Perspective and foreshortening and how this is drawn in a portrait

No need to bring anything with you, just yourself and your creativity! All materials including paper will be provided.

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City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative.

All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
11 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026
Thu
18:45-21:15
3 weeks
Lawrence Francis Crane
City Academy, Farringdon
£135.00
05 Jul 2026
Sun
10:00-16:00
1 day
Barbara Beyer
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
08 Aug 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
1 day
Stephen Nicholas
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
13 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
Thu
18:30-21:00
3 weeks
Vicky Saumarez
City Academy, Farringdon
£135.00
13 Sep 2026
Sun
10:00-16:00
1 day
Stephen Nicholas
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
12 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026
Mon
18:30-21:00
3 weeks
City Academy, Farringdon
£135.00
22 Nov 2026
Sun
10:00-16:00
1 day
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
13 Dec 2026
Sun
10:00-16:00
1 day
City Academy, Farringdon
£110.00
11
Jun
11 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026
£135.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:45-21:15
Duration:3 weeks
Tutor: Lawrence Francis Crane
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
05
Jul
05 Jul 2026
£110.00
Day:Sun
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Barbara Beyer
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
08
Aug
08 Aug 2026
£110.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Stephen Nicholas
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
13
Aug
13 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
£135.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:30-21:00
Duration:3 weeks
Tutor: Vicky Saumarez
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
13
Sep
13 Sep 2026
£110.00
Day:Sun
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Stephen Nicholas
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
12
Oct
12 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026
£135.00
Day:Mon
Time:18:30-21:00
Duration:3 weeks
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
22
Nov
22 Nov 2026
£110.00
Day:Sun
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
13
Dec
13 Dec 2026
£110.00
Day:Sun
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon

PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

YOUR ART SUPPLIES

City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative.

All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided.

BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES
YOUR ART SUPPLIES
City Academy, Farringdon
City Academy, Farringdon
Closest Station: Farringdon
Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden

YOUR ART SUPPLIES

City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative.

All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided.

BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES
YOUR ART SUPPLIES

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

Lawrence Francis Crane
Lawrence Francis Crane
Barbara Beyer
Barbara Beyer
Stephen Nicholas
Stephen Nicholas
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Vicky Saumarez
City Academy Art Tutors
City Academy Art Tutors

YOUR ART SUPPLIES

City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative.

All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided.

BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES
YOUR ART SUPPLIES